Mississippi John Hurt

How Playing the Guitar Saved Leo Kottke's Life

Blues Traveler

Ben Stevens is on the road again -- and he couldn't be happier.

A Lighter Shade of Blue

Virginia-bred guitarist John Jackson explores the sunny side of Southern music.

Tough Case

Peter Case continues to raise emotional ghosts with his personal music.

Reverend Peyton spins at Larimer Lounge tonight

Reverend Peyton will be a guest DJ tonight at Larimer Lounge as part of Matt Fecher's New Music Mondays. We're guessing that the Rev might be spinning some of his favorite bluesmen who inspired the singer/guitarist like Charley Patton, Bukka White, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House and Big Bill Broo ... More >>

Discmania

Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

Meet a Real Guitar Hero

Leo Kottke’s unmatched technique confounds and delights.

Whisper to Scream

From punk to folk, poetry to prose, Patrick Porter is a voice of unease.

Kind of Blue

Multi-talented songwriter Laurie Lewis makes music with an ear toward tradition. But she's not afraid to break rules.

Soul on Ice

Legendary sideman Moris Tepper fronts his own vision, with chilling results.

Critic's Choice

John Hammond

Beck on the Highway

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

Thrills for the week

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

Just in Kase

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

Thrills for the week

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

Feedback

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

NEXT STOP, GREENWICH VILLAGE

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

DAVE'S WORLD

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

SINS AND NEEDLES

The man of the moment wants some moments for himself.

Ghostand Observatory, Jonathan Tyler on our playlists this week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

Pretty Lights, Ween and Jay-Z filled our playlists this week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

Denver's best music releases of 2011

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>